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When facing a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK signal) displaying flashing red lights, drivers are required to come to a complete stop, yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk, and may then proceed if the intersection is clear while the lights continue to flash.

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True. Drivers must stop completely at a flashing red Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon, yield to pedestrians, and may proceed when safe even while the signal is still flashing red.
A flashing red light on a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon operates identically to a stop sign: drivers must come to a full stop, yield to any pedestrians in or entering the crosswalk, and may proceed once the way is clear, even while the light continues to flash red.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the traffic signal type and current phase
The signal is a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon displaying alternating flashing red lights.
Different signal types carry distinct legal driver obligations depending on the active light phase.
2
Determine the required legal action for a flashing red beacon
The flashing red phase requires a complete stop followed by yielding to pedestrians, after which proceeding is permitted if clear.
Standard traffic regulations treat a flashing red beacon light similarly to a stop sign rather than a steady red signal.

Key Concept

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK Signal) Flashing Red Rules
Estimated Time:45s
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Traffic Light Signals

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